
Russia-Ukraine War began on 24 February 2022 and has now completed its third year as of 24 February 2025. Over the course of three years, war has continued with military and political developments affecting millions of people. BackgroundThe war initiated by Russian President Vladimir Putin on 24 February 2022 with the declaration of a “special military operation” has produced wide-ranging military political and economic consequences within three years. More than 20 percent of Ukrainian territory
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Edanur Karakoç
RuThe Russia-Ukraine War began on 24 February 2022 when Russian President Vladimir Putin announced the launch of a “special military operation.” Since that day, the conflict has evolved into a major crisis that has reshaped global balances and impacted the world economy.Beginning and Initial Phases of the WarAt the outset of the war, Russia advanced into areas under Kyiv’s control from the Donetsk and Luhansk regions. It also entered the Kharkiv, Sumy and Chernihiv regions. Troops were deployed fr
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Eyüp Ecmel Acat

Russia–Ukraine Peace Talks (November 2025) refers to a multilateral negotiation process conducted between Washington, Kyiv, Moscow, and European capitals, intensifying in the final week of November 2025 and the first days of December 2025, as a result of diplomatic initiatives led by the United States. The process began with the revision of the 28-point initial peace draft prepared by the United States, took shape through talks held in Geneva, Florida, and various European cities, and continued
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Zeynep Gül

May 9, 2025, Victory Day marks the 80th anniversary of the Soviet Union’s victory over Nazi Germany in the Second World War. This date has been commemorated across the former Soviet republics, beginning with Russia, through various memorial ceremonies and military events. The 2025 celebrations took place against the backdrop of the ongoing Russia-Ukraine War and the resulting international political and security environment.Main Ceremonies in MoscowMilitary Parade and Official Protocol at Red Sq
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Edanur Karakoç
U.The Jeddah Meeting was a diplomatic negotiation held on 11 March 2025 in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, between delegations from Ukraine and USA. The primary objectives of the meeting were to address the ceasefire proposal regarding the Russia-Ukraine war, to restart U.S. military and intelligence support for Ukraine, and to strengthen Ukraine’s economic security. Additional agenda items included cooperation on the exchange of prisoners, the return of Ukrainian children, and strategic resources.Backgroun
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Edanur Karakoç
TrThe Trump-Putin telephone meeting was a diplomatic dialogue held on 18 March 2025 between the President of the United States Donald Trump and the President of Russia State Vladimir Putin, during which issues such as attacks on energy infrastructure and regional security were addressed. During the meeting, an agreement was reached to halt attacks targeting energy and infrastructure objectives, but no consensus was reached on a comprehensive ceasefire.Background of the MeetingThe telephone convers
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Edanur Karakoç

Drone diplomacy is a concept that refers to states using unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) not only for defensive purposes but also as instruments of foreign policy. This strategy has become an effective tool in both regional and global diplomatic relations alongside the widespread adoption of armed UAV technology. The concept gained visibility in academic literature particularly through Türkiye’s use of its domestically developed UAV systems since the late 2010s as tools for export and foreign po
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Ahsen Karakaş

The 2025 Munich Security Conference (MSC 2025) was the 61st edition of the Munich Security Conference. The event brought together government officials, military leaders, academics, and experts in the fields of international security and foreign policy. Held in Munich from February 14-16, 2025, the conference featured extensive discussions on global security issues and international relations.MSC 2025 served as a platform for debates on topics such as the Russia-Ukraine war, European security, th
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Edanur Karakoç

Rusya Federasyonu’nun Ukrayna’ya yönelik askeri saldırıları, 2026 yılı itibarıyla hava unsurlarına dayalı operasyonlarla devam etmiştir. Yılın ilk günlerinde gerçekleşen saldırılar, insansız hava araçları ve güdümlü hava bombaları kullanılarak düzenlenmiştir. Bu saldırılar, Ukrayna’nın farklı bölgelerinde askeri ve sivil nitelikli alanları etkilemiştir.İnsansız Hava Aracı Saldırıları (1 Ocak)2026 yılının 1 Ocak gecesinde Rus ordusu, Ukrayna topraklarına yönelik geniş çaplı bir hava saldırısı ger
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Zeynep Gül

Operation Spider Web is a coordinated unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) attack carried out by Ukraine’s Security Service (SBU) on June 1 2025 against strategic military air bases located in various regions of the Russian Federation. The operation targeted the Belaya, Olenya, Dyagilevo and Ivanovo air bases in the Irkutsk, Murmansk, Ryazan and Ivanovo oblasts respectively. During the attacks, Russian A-50 early warning aircraft and Tu-95, Tu-22M3 and Tu-160 strategic bomber aircraft were struck. Ukra
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Edanur Karakoç